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... hardware drivers for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help protect your computer against security threats. Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into the optical drive. page, click Upgrade. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. Clean install If your current operating system entirely, you can 't be upgraded, go to complete the upgrade. You must manually reinstall your programs and settings...
... hardware drivers for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help protect your computer against security threats. Insert the Windows® 7 upgrade disc into the optical drive. page, click Upgrade. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to http://www.lenovo.com/windows7. Clean install If your current operating system entirely, you can 't be upgraded, go to complete the upgrade. You must manually reinstall your programs and settings...
Windows 7 Upgrade Guide
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... to open the boot selection menu. page, click Custom(advanced).* 3 Choose the partition on which you are required to finish the activation will be displayed under in-place upgrade. 2 On the Which type of creating, extending, deleting or formatting partitions before installing Windows® 7. When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12 (or Fn+F11, if there is no separate F12 key on -screen instructions to...
... to open the boot selection menu. page, click Custom(advanced).* 3 Choose the partition on which you are required to finish the activation will be displayed under in-place upgrade. 2 On the Which type of creating, extending, deleting or formatting partitions before installing Windows® 7. When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12 (or Fn+F11, if there is no separate F12 key on -screen instructions to...
Lenovo IdeaPad U550 UserGuide V1.0
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... 41 Chapter 5. Using the Internet .... 33 Wired connection 33 Wireless connection 35 Chapter 4. Upgrading and replacing devices 55 Replacing the battery 55 Replacing the hard disk drive 57 Replacing memory 61 Removing the optical drive ......65 Appendix A. Getting to know your computer 30 Chapter 3. Learning the basics 9 First use 9 AC adapter and battery 12 Using the touchpad 15 Using the keyboard 18 Connecting external devices..... 21 Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only 25 Special keys and buttons........... 27 System status indicators 29 Securing your...
... 41 Chapter 5. Using the Internet .... 33 Wired connection 33 Wireless connection 35 Chapter 4. Upgrading and replacing devices 55 Replacing the battery 55 Replacing the hard disk drive 57 Replacing memory 61 Removing the optical drive ......65 Appendix A. Getting to know your computer 30 Chapter 3. Learning the basics 9 First use 9 AC adapter and battery 12 Using the touchpad 15 Using the keyboard 18 Connecting external devices..... 21 Using Switchable Graphics (specific models only 25 Special keys and buttons........... 27 System status indicators 29 Securing your...
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... follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Contact the customer support center for customers to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Important safety information Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless...
... follow all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in . Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is plugged in the installation and configuration procedures. Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all instructions when installing or replacing parts. Contact the customer support center for customers to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Important safety information Service and upgrades Do NOT attempt to service a product yourself unless...
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.... Otherwise, the display panel may enable/disable the light sensor in Lenovo Energy Management software. Mute button Use this button to leave pens or any other objects in microphone (with noise reduction) can be damaged. Integrated Use the camera for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. camera Wireless module The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless antennas communication radio. Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant...
.... Otherwise, the display panel may enable/disable the light sensor in Lenovo Energy Management software. Mute button Use this button to leave pens or any other objects in microphone (with noise reduction) can be damaged. Integrated Use the camera for video conferencing, voice narration, or simple audio recordings. Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. camera Wireless module The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of wireless antennas communication radio. Computer display The LCD display provides brilliant...
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... damage your computer Left-side view a b c d a ef USB port Connects to external headphones. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 22. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Chapter 1. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of time may occur. VGA port Connects to external display devices. HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. Microphone jack Connects to external microphones. Headphone jack Connects to USB devices.
... damage your computer Left-side view a b c d a ef USB port Connects to external headphones. Note: For details, see "Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device" on page 22. Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat. Chapter 1. Note: Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of time may occur. VGA port Connects to external display devices. HDMI port Connects to devices with HDMI input such as a TV or a display. Microphone jack Connects to external microphones. Headphone jack Connects to USB devices.
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... integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + Esc: Turn on /off the integrated camera. Fn + F9: Start/Pause playback of each function key. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn + Ė/Ę: Increase/Decrease display brightness. Fn + PrtSc: Activate the system request. Fn + F10: Stop playback of Windows Media Player. Fn + Insert: Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + F2: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + ĕ / ė : Decrease/Increase volume...
... integrated wireless devices settings (enable/disable). Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + Esc: Turn on /off the integrated camera. Fn + F9: Start/Pause playback of each function key. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn + Ė/Ę: Increase/Decrease display brightness. Fn + PrtSc: Activate the system request. Fn + F10: Stop playback of Windows Media Player. Fn + Insert: Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Fn + F2: Turn on /off the LCD screen. Fn + ĕ / ė : Decrease/Increase volume...
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Using the Internet „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMax (specific models only) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to configure your computer. 36 Hardware connection Access point * Wi-Fi/WiMax network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to make configuration. Chapter 3.
Using the Internet „ Using Wi-Fi/WiMax (specific models only) Enabling wireless connection To enable wireless communications, do the following: 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to . 2 Press Fn + F5 to configure your computer. 36 Hardware connection Access point * Wi-Fi/WiMax network * Not supplied Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to make configuration. Chapter 3.
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... the warranty period and type of this guide. A compatible device driver is preinstalled with a recovery disc. OneKey Rescue System" on page 85. How can I find warranty information? Lenovo limited warranty" on page 41. If your computer is a requirement to your hard disk. 45 Chapter 5. Where can I install the device drivers? See "Appendix A. Troubleshooting Where are the recovery discs? Getting help and service" on page 67 of...
... the warranty period and type of this guide. A compatible device driver is preinstalled with a recovery disc. OneKey Rescue System" on page 85. How can I find warranty information? Lenovo limited warranty" on page 41. If your computer is a requirement to your hard disk. 45 Chapter 5. Where can I install the device drivers? See "Appendix A. Troubleshooting Where are the recovery discs? Getting help and service" on page 67 of...
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... able to switch to switch the GPU. • Make sure your computer is set active under Graphics Device. Change the display device back to the LCD display of the computer, the • Check the operating system you are outputting the screen to power-saving GPU. 48 Troubleshooting My screen goes blank while • Your screen saver or power management may be switched from sleep or hibernation mode: - Touch the touchpad. - Press any key on option is...
... able to switch to switch the GPU. • Make sure your computer is set active under Graphics Device. Change the display device back to the LCD display of the computer, the • Check the operating system you are outputting the screen to power-saving GPU. 48 Troubleshooting My screen goes blank while • Your screen saver or power management may be switched from sleep or hibernation mode: - Touch the touchpad. - Press any key on option is...
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... will be charged for sleep mode. 49 Check the settings for parts and service. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. Troubleshooting A Password problem I forgot my password. •...
... will be charged for sleep mode. 49 Check the settings for parts and service. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the password changed. • If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from the hard disk. Troubleshooting A Password problem I forgot my password. •...
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... cannot turn off the computer, reset the computer. The critical low-battery error • The battery power is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. 50 Troubleshooting The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on page 72. Chapter 5. The operating temperature is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press any key or the power button. • If your computer is in hibernation mode or power-off...
... cannot turn off the computer, reset the computer. The critical low-battery error • The battery power is still not reset, remove the AC adapter and the battery. 50 Troubleshooting The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on page 72. Chapter 5. The operating temperature is in sleep mode connect the AC adapter to the computer, then press any key or the power button. • If your computer is in hibernation mode or power-off...
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... the LCD screen has been turned off . - The display device driver is correct. Sound problems No sound can be heard from the sleep mode. - If they are correctly set. - Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is turned up. • Make sure that : distorted. - Incorrect characters appear • Did you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on the screen. The Mute function is blinking, press the power button to make the screen...
... the LCD screen has been turned off . - The display device driver is correct. Sound problems No sound can be heard from the sleep mode. - If they are correctly set. - Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is turned up. • Make sure that : distorted. - Incorrect characters appear • Did you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on the screen. The Mute function is blinking, press the power button to make the screen...
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... the computer again. protector, then turn on page 41. 52 A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the Boot priority order correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System to reset the battery. Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before...
... the computer again. protector, then turn on page 41. 52 A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in the Boot priority order correctly. A startup problem The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System to reset the battery. Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before...
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... lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Make sure that Boot priority order in the Boot priority order list. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more hard disk space on the screen while the computer is set so that the computer starts from the device you want the computer starts from. 53 In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make...
... lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Make sure that Boot priority order in the Boot priority order list. • Press F12 when the Lenovo logo appears on your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more hard disk space on the screen while the computer is set so that the computer starts from the device you want the computer starts from. 53 In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make...
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... drive is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. 57 Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of the drive. • Do not touch the connector. Put the drive on the hard disk. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of all the information on an optional hard disk drive. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of the hard disk drive...
... drive is operating, in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. 57 Before removing the hard disk drive, make a backup copy of the drive. • Do not touch the connector. Put the drive on the hard disk. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of all the information on an optional hard disk drive. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of the hard disk drive...
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... software problem sources • Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of purchase to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Refer to your Lenovo hardware warranty for or by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that are required after a product has been sold. Appendix A. Getting help and service • Engineering change management - Lenovo...
... software problem sources • Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS) • Installation and maintenance of purchase to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Refer to your Lenovo hardware warranty for or by Lenovo, will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) available that are required after a product has been sold. Appendix A. Getting help and service • Engineering change management - Lenovo...
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..., remove the static-sensitive part from the staticprotective packaging and install the part without setting it . Appendix B. When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other metal surface. „ Be gentle with your computer • Avoid placing any media, turn off , before moving your computer, be sure to the hard disk drive and...
..., remove the static-sensitive part from the staticprotective packaging and install the part without setting it . Appendix B. When you install a static-sensitive option or CRU, touch the staticprotective package containing the part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other metal surface. „ Be gentle with your computer • Avoid placing any media, turn off , before moving your computer, be sure to the hard disk drive and...
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... working order and at least functionally equivalent to : 1 Remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service; 2 Ensure that the product or part is free of the period remaining on the original product. The replacement product or part shall be new, but it . 88 The replacement product or part provided by Lenovo may not be warranted for replacement. and 3 Obtain authorization from the owner...
... working order and at least functionally equivalent to : 1 Remove all features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under warranty service; 2 Ensure that the product or part is free of the period remaining on the original product. The replacement product or part shall be new, but it . 88 The replacement product or part provided by Lenovo may not be warranted for replacement. and 3 Obtain authorization from the owner...
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... a Lenovo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and follow that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances. You also can refer to the instructions at home and need to dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http...
... a Lenovo Computer Components Some Lenovo computer products sold in Lenovo sales, service, or marketing, and follow that contain heavy metals or other environmental sensitive substances. You also can refer to the instructions at home and need to dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit board or drive, use a Lenovo notebook computer at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/environment/recycle/battery http...
